Nursing students volunteer at the Special Olympics State Basketball Games

Nursing Volunteers - November 2024

πŸ“£ Shoutout to our incredible Carroll College Nursing students! 🌟

Senior Nursing students from Associate Professor Deanna Thompson's Community and Public Health class volunteered their time and skills during the November 2024 Special Olympics State Basketball Games! πŸŽ‰

From hearing screenings to teaching stress-reduction techniques, our students helped athletes at various stations focused on healthy feet, movement, stretching, and breathing. Activities included: 🦢 Measuring and assessing athletes’ feet πŸ’ͺ Measuring grip strength 🌬️ Teaching breathing techniques with pinwheels πŸ“ Guiding athletes in writing and drawing affirmations

This is the second year this class has proudly supported these incredible athletes. Thank you to our Carroll nursing students for making a difference in our community! πŸ‘πŸ’™

Nursing Students Help with Special Olympics